​​​​Kane County Breastfeeding Coalition

The Kane County Breastfeeding Coalition is an essential health partnership to help achieve the 2030 Kane County health vision:

“To have the healthiest residents in Illinois!”​

The Kane County Breastfeeding Coalition is formed by participants from diverse aspects of the community, including the local hospitals, community health centers, WIC Programs, the Kane County Health Department, private lactation consultants, community groups that promote breastfeeding, and others.​

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Our current members (with links to their websites):

HIGHLIGHTS

Kane County Breastfeeding Coalition participated in The Big Latch On in August 2018. Besides recognizing breastfeeding as a healthy infant feeding choice, “The Big Latch On 2018” brought parents together to share perspectives and receive support.

A survey of third-trimester pregnant mothers is available from the Kane County Breastfeeding Coalition. Read it HERE. This survey was designed to better understand parents' needs and expectations for breastfeeding support as we proceed with breastfeeding initiatives.

Currently 67.29% of infants born in Kane County hospitals intiate breastfeeding. The Healthy People 2020 goal is 81.9%.

Kane County's Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Recognition

​We are proud to recognize businesses within Kane County that help make it easier for working mothers to continue their healthy infant feeding choice. On behalf of the Kane County Breastfeeding Coalition, thank you!